What is the process for South Africans returning to Thailand on a 30-day visa exempt entry after being unable to obtain Non-B or Non-O visas in KL?

Oct 18, 2017
7 years ago
We are flying back tonight to Phuket, we came to KL for Non B and non O just to find out South Africans cannot do it here anymore. So we will be returning on a 30 day exempt visa, we have 30k on us will this be fine or do I need to draw the other 10k as well? We have a rental agreement for 30 days and then we have an emirates ticket to fly back to SA the 19 December. So we have an exit ticket but it will be longer than 30 days. Should I explain we are in process of doing our Non B and Non O or what is the best thing to say when they ask? We are soooo stressed!
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The user is returning to Phuket with a 30-day visa exempt entry after failing to obtain Non-B and Non-O visas in Kuala Lumpur, specifically for South Africans who are no longer able to get these visas there. They have a rental agreement and an exit ticket scheduled for December 19. The user is concerned about having enough cash (30k baht) upon arrival and whether they need to explain their situation regarding the non-procured visas. Responses indicate that the relevant financial requirement is 10K baht per person, while some immigration officers may ask for 20K. Suggestions include being truthful about their visa situation and ensuring they have proof of funds.
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Jeremy ******
Yep. Penang. Go to Banana House.
Emmanuel ********
Go to Penang! 2 South Africans got their non b visas there, about 3 weeks ago.
Emmanuel ********
Oh i see.....
Adriaan ******
@Emmanuel *******
it did not work for My fiancé on Monday.
Emmanuel ********
Take a chance and say u didnt know. It will cost u about 350baht to travel from Kl to Penang
Elani *******************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Yea and mine is addressed to KL
Adriaan ******
But if you are teaching you need a letter from provincial education. And national education.
Megan *********
The same happened to me in Vietnam. Now I don’t know what I should do . Would laos still be an option ?
Mark *******
I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) that you only require 10K per person for 30 day visa exempt entry. 20K is required for 60 day entries.
Mark *******
Thanks Tod.
Tod *********
that is the real rule but the thai immigration officers have been asking for 20K baht when they ask for proof of funds on visa exempt entry stamps
Tod *********
How about telling them you didn't have the documentation needed to get the visa you wanted from the thai consulate in KL? It wouldn't hurt to have the financial requirements for both people as well.
Robert *******
Not sure why you want to come to Phuket to tell stories, but it seems that telling the truth is the best way to avoid problems with remembering what story you told who in the future.
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